Bachelors Degree in Security and Protective Services

Overview of Field
A Bachelor of Security & Protective Services will prepare you for careers in planning and executing security plans for schools, industries, hotels, recreational centers and government offices. Those with a Bachelor of Security & Protective services  must be both technology savvy and posses some soft skills, such as intuition, that are needed to develop effective security mechanisms.

Structure and duration of the degree program

The Bachelor of Security & Protective Services is usually a four year degree. though it may also take a less or longer period of time to complete depending on whether it if full-time or part-time or online or traditional. The final stage of the Bachelor of Security & Protective services allows more freedom and you may pick an area of concentration. Internships are often a part of the program.

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Highlights of the coursework
Standard core courses in a Bachelor of Security & Protective Services include courses on security cameras, network security and disaster management. Students may specialize in the use of specific weapons and techniques needed to provide security to individuals.

Admission criteria and graduation requirements
Those having completed high school are eligible to enroll in a Bachelor of Security & Protective Services.

Career prospects and average salary
Those who graduate with a Bachelor of Security & Protective Services can improve their chances of landing the related jobs in this sector. The median salary as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for occupational health and safety specialists is $66,790 per year, as of May 2012. The best chances for advancement are through job performance and select people who become security professionals in government may have very fulfilling careers.